Historic Highlights with the Gilded Age Van Tour
Your private van tour will introduce you to Newport, Ri to discover more than 387 years of history. You will quickly see why Newport, RI. became the go-to summer destination for the Gilded Age crowd and Mrs. Astor's " 400." The Tour is Fully narrated along the 15 mile route, passing over 100 local attractions, points of Interest and Historic Sights. Keep in mind this is fully narrated tour, for up to 5 guests, so we explore Newport, RI and all its amazing aspects a relaxed pace, and not packed into a overcrowded tour bus. Keep in mind your tour last roughly 90 minutes and we DO NOT go inside any mansions. We will pass them and give you interesting information from the exterior.
What you'll see & do
- ✓Newport's Neighborhood ballpark is the oldest amatuer baseball stadium since 1908. See where immortals of Baseball, like Satchel Page, Babe Ruth and Bob Feller once played. The stadium is still in use by many local baseball teams including the Newport Gulls.
- ✓The Oldest Synagouge in the United States, dating back to 1763. It is a symbol for Newport as a haven for religious freedom seekers.
- ✓Also known as the Newport Mystery Tower, this Stone Tower has many theories as to its origin. Was it a Lighthouse? A house of Worship? Watchtower? As we pass by. you can see it for yourself and decide for yourself.
- ✓We stop for a short break at this picturesque overlook. The 90 acre State park was once a summer estate and is located at the southern most point of Newport, RI.
- ✓At the south end of prestigious Bellevue Avenue is the summer estate of tobacco hieress Doris Duke. The controversial billionaire spent many summers here and forever changed Newport with her colonial preservation efforts.
- ✓we will also stop and give a detailed explanation of Newport's largest mansion, the Breakers. Touring the Breakers is possible for and additional fee. The additional fee is $25 to access the Breakers and can be added during booking via the ticket calender.
- ✓We stop to give detailed information about Newport's most expensive Summer Cottage ever built, the Marble House. The mansion can be toured for an additional fee. The tour admission is $20 and can be reserved through the booking calender.
- ✓We travel along the very scenic 10 mile Ocean Drive, where you will see two state parks, amzing ocean views and historic summer homes from Newport's bygone era, the Gileded Age.
- ✓See the famous Newport Casino, once the hub of Summertime activites for the seasonal elites, now home to the International Tennis Hall of Fame.
- ✓See Mr Berwind's summer home, a frequent filming location for the popular HBO show the Gilded Age. Can aslo be toured for an additional fee.
- ✓We explain many aspects of the Gilded Age as we travel along this excuisite Avenue.
- ✓We pass through the colonial disctrict once again, passing the colonial wharfes, that are now the center of Newport's tourisrm industry.
What's included
- ✓In-vehicle air conditioning
What's not included
- ✓Mansion Visits
Good to know
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
For Cruiseship passengers, pickups can be made at the Newport, RI Cruise ship Dock(Please request when booking! Must request this pickup location or we wait at the default location)
Cancellation policy
This experience is non-refundable — once booked, it can’t be changed or refunded.
Historic Highlights with the Gilded Age Van Tour
Your private van tour will introduce you to Newport, Ri to discover more than 387 years of history. You will quickly see why Newport, RI. became the go-to summer destination for the Gilded Age crowd and Mrs. Astor's " 400." The Tour is Fully narrated along the 15 mile route, passing over 100 local attractions, points of Interest and Historic Sights. Keep in mind this is fully narrated tour, for up to 5 guests, so we explore Newport, RI and all its amazing aspects a relaxed pace, and not packed into a overcrowded tour bus. Keep in mind your tour last roughly 90 minutes and we DO NOT go inside any mansions. We will pass them and give you interesting information from the exterior.
What you'll see & do
- ✓Newport's Neighborhood ballpark is the oldest amatuer baseball stadium since 1908. See where immortals of Baseball, like Satchel Page, Babe Ruth and Bob Feller once played. The stadium is still in use by many local baseball teams including the Newport Gulls.
- ✓The Oldest Synagouge in the United States, dating back to 1763. It is a symbol for Newport as a haven for religious freedom seekers.
- ✓Also known as the Newport Mystery Tower, this Stone Tower has many theories as to its origin. Was it a Lighthouse? A house of Worship? Watchtower? As we pass by. you can see it for yourself and decide for yourself.
- ✓We stop for a short break at this picturesque overlook. The 90 acre State park was once a summer estate and is located at the southern most point of Newport, RI.
- ✓At the south end of prestigious Bellevue Avenue is the summer estate of tobacco hieress Doris Duke. The controversial billionaire spent many summers here and forever changed Newport with her colonial preservation efforts.
- ✓we will also stop and give a detailed explanation of Newport's largest mansion, the Breakers. Touring the Breakers is possible for and additional fee. The additional fee is $25 to access the Breakers and can be added during booking via the ticket calender.
- ✓We stop to give detailed information about Newport's most expensive Summer Cottage ever built, the Marble House. The mansion can be toured for an additional fee. The tour admission is $20 and can be reserved through the booking calender.
- ✓We travel along the very scenic 10 mile Ocean Drive, where you will see two state parks, amzing ocean views and historic summer homes from Newport's bygone era, the Gileded Age.
- ✓See the famous Newport Casino, once the hub of Summertime activites for the seasonal elites, now home to the International Tennis Hall of Fame.
- ✓See Mr Berwind's summer home, a frequent filming location for the popular HBO show the Gilded Age. Can aslo be toured for an additional fee.
- ✓We explain many aspects of the Gilded Age as we travel along this excuisite Avenue.
- ✓We pass through the colonial disctrict once again, passing the colonial wharfes, that are now the center of Newport's tourisrm industry.
What's included
- ✓In-vehicle air conditioning
What's not included
- ✓Mansion Visits
Good to know
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
For Cruiseship passengers, pickups can be made at the Newport, RI Cruise ship Dock(Please request when booking! Must request this pickup location or we wait at the default location)
Cancellation policy
This experience is non-refundable — once booked, it can’t be changed or refunded.